The force $F$ experienced by a charge $q$ in an electric field $E$ is given by $F = qE$. Given the electric field $\vec{E} = E_0 \hat{i}$, the force is $F = qE_0$.
The Work-Energy Theorem states that the work done by the net force on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy. Since the particle starts from rest, the initial kinetic energy is zero. Therefore, the final kinetic energy $K$ is equal to the work done $W$.
Work done $W$ is defined as the product of force and displacement in the direction of the force. $$W = F \cdot x$$ Substituting the force calculated in Step 1: $$W = (q E_0) \cdot x$$
Since $K = W$, the kinetic energy of the particle after traveling a distance $x$ is: $$K = q E_0 x$$
Final Answer: q E_0 x
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